Penalty Prevents Alex Palou From Clinching Title in Washington
After starting from pole position, it seemed like Palou would be celebrating a fifth title in the nation’s capital.
Michael Massie joined Frontstretch in 2017 and has served as the Content Director since 2020.
Massie, a Richmond, Va., native, has covered NASCAR, IndyCar, SRX and the CARS Tour. Outside of motorsports, the Virginia Tech grad and Green Bay Packers minority owner can be seen cheering on his beloved Hokies and Packers.
Fire on Fridays: How a Pointless Points Penalty Killed the NASCAR Cup Chase Drama
The Chase field in the NASCAR Cup Series is likely set, thanks to a 25-point penalty dealt to Ryan Preece in May.
Happy Hour: Kyle Busch Day, Connor Zilisch’s Impact & NASCAR’s 2027 Schedule Takes Shape
On Kyle Busch day, the gang reminisces about one of the best to ever do it.
Stock Car Scoop: Don’t Let Joey Logano Get Hot? Too Late!
Joey Logano held off Chase Briscoe at Richmond to win victory no. 2 of 2026
Kyle Larson Ends Slump at Richmond Before Racing to Knoxville
Larson’s sixth place ends a run of four finishes outside the top 30 in the past five races.
Elliott Sadler Enjoys ‘One Last Ride’ at Home Track Richmond
Sadler nearly didn’t stay for the race after it was postponed.
Happy Hour: Ty Gibbs Star Problem, 2027 NASCAR Schedule & Josh Berry Landing Spot
Plus, the podcast previews the upcoming weekend at Richmond Raceway.
Fire on Fridays: How To Make the NASCAR Season Feel Shorter in the Meantime
NASCAR is stuck with 38 race dates for now. But there are ways to build in more breaks.
2-Headed Monster: Are NASCAR Burnouts on the Bricks Overblown?
Or should the yard of bricks be kept sacred as a historical landmark?
Happy Hour: Corey Heim’s Rise, Indy Bricks Debate & NASCAR’s Midseason Report Card
NASCAR.com’s nascarcasm a.k.a. David Vrabel joins the podcast.